A professionally laid floor can improve the look, feel and function of a space; however, if you want those fantastic floors to last you need a long term plan for their maintenance. Here is a brief look at why flooring maintenance is so important as well as a few tips to get you started.
Extend the lifespan of your floors
Even the most resilient flooring needs to be maintained properly and with the appropriate care you can add years to its lifespan. Regular maintenance will not only minimize the chance of damage to your floors, it will ensure that any issue that does arise can be dealt with before it gets out of control.
Keep them looking their best
Regardless of what your floor is made from, it needs regular care and maintenance to look its best; otherwise, the cumulative impact of elements such as dirt, dust and direct sunlight will start to show sooner rather than later.
Maintain a safe environment
Neglecting your floors can lead to safety hazards developing, because a worn, cracked or lifted section of the floor can easily become a slipping or tripping hazard. This is especially important with workplace, hospitality and healthcare flooring, as you may be liable if an accident takes place due to poor floor maintenance.
Protect your warranty
Many flooring materials are backed by a comprehensive warranty; however, this often requires that a certain level of maintenance is up-kept. Read your warranty closely and ensure that you are doing all you can to safeguard your coverage.
What you need to do
Every flooring material requires a special kind of care and maintenance, so get to know your floors and invest in any tools or products you need to care for them properly. Some flooring is extremely vulnerable to threats such as heat, light or moisture, therefore you may need to provide it with added protection or be ready to deal with spills quickly.
Once you know how to care for your floors establish a regular cleaning routine, as this will prevent small issues from developing into large and expensive problems. Spending even just a few minutes each week caring for your floors will make a noticeable difference.
Some flooring issues are harder to spot than others, which is why you should have a professional inspect your floors on a regular basis. Not only can a flooring specialist spot problems you might miss, they will also know the best way to deal with them.
The sooner you establish a long term maintenance plan for your floors the better. If your flooring is new, ask your installer how best to proceed; otherwise, get advice from the company you bought it from or research it online. If you are in need of quality flooring solutions or have questions regarding the best way to care for your floors, talk to the experts at Aussie Flooring Insights. Our highly trained professionals will be more than happy to help.
Aussie Commercial Flooring Insights is one of Australia’s largest commercial flooring contractors. We are committed to providing flooring solutions that will enhance built environments for end users as well as delivering on the business needs of our clients across Australia.